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JESUS GATHERING WITH HIS DISCIPLES
I. WHAT DID IT MEAN FOR JESUS TO “GATHER” WITH HIS DISCIPLES? (See other teachings entitled: “Assemble, Gather Together;” “Jesus Modeled the Church;” “In The Midst;” “In the Midst of them;” “How The Early Church Gathered;” “Church is a Relationship;” “Church is not a Place;” “Ekklesia; Ekklesia is Not a Location;” “Ekklesia is a Relationship”) II. WHEN DID JESUS “GATHER” WITH HIS DISCIPLES? A. GOSPEL ACCOUNTS 1. Early Dawn – a. Matthew 21:18-22 “Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only...” b. Luke 21:38 “And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.” c. John 8:1-2 “Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.” d. John 21:4-25 “But when the morning had come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord...” 2. Early Morning - a. Mark 1:35 “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. And he said unto them. Let us go into the next towns that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. And he preached in their synagogues through out all Galilee, and cast out demons.” b. Mark 11:20 “And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots...” 3. Morrow - a. Mark 11:12-14 “And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came...he found nothing but leaves... 4. Noon - a. John 4:4-42 “And he must needs go through Samaria. The cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar...Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour (noon)...” 5. Evening – a. Matthew 8:16 “When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick...” b. Matthew 14:15 “And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals...” c. Matthew 26:18-20 “I will keep the Passover at they house with my disciples. And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the Passover. Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve...” d. Mark 4:35 “And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.” e. Mark 6:47 “When even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land...and walking upon the sea...” f. Mark 14:17-26 “And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me...” g. John 20:19-23 “Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you... 6. Late Evening – a. Mark 1:32 “And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with demons. And all the city was gathered at the door. And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many demons.” b. Mark 11:11 “And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.” c. Mark 11:19 “When even was come, he went out of the city...” d. Luke 24:29-35 “Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went into tarry with them. And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them...” 7. Night – (First watch 6-9 PM; Second watch 9-12 PM; Third watch 12-3 AM; Fourth watch 3-6 AM) a. Matthew 14:25-33 “And in the fourth watch of the night (3-6 AM) Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid...Peter walked on the water, to go to Jesus...” b. Luke 21:37b “...And at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the Mount of Olives...” 8. Day -(Third hour 6-9 AM; Sixth hour 9-12 midday; Ninth hour 12-3 PM; Twelfth hour 3-6 PM) a. Luke 21:37a “And in the day time he was teaching in the temple...” 9. First Day - a. Matthew 28:1, 9-10 “In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre...And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshiped him. Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.” b. Mark 16:2-8 “And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun...He is risen; he is not here...” c. Mark 16:2, 9-11 “And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepculchre at the rising of the sun...Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven demons. She went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.” d. Luke 24:1 “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them...” e. Luke 24:13-35 “And, behold, two of them went that same day (first day of the week see 24:1) to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs...And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. And they said unto another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?” d. John 20:1-2 “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.” e. John 20:11, 16, 18 (first day of the week see 20:1)“Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself and saith unto him, Raboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God and your God. Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her." f. John 20:19-22 “Then the same day at evening (first day of the week see 20:1), being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:” g. John 20:26-29 “And after eight days again (the next first day of the week) his disciple were within, and Thomas with them...Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.” 10. Sabbath (Seventh Day) - a. Matthew 12:1 “At that time Jesus went on the Sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungered, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the Sabbath day...For the Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” b. Mark 2:23-28 “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath...Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the Sabbath.” c. Mark 3:1-6 “And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand, and they watched him, whether he would heal him on the Sabbath day; that they might accuse him. And he saith unto the man, which had the withered hand, Stand forth. And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath days, or to do evil? d. Mark 6:1-2 “And he went out from thence, and came into his own country (Galilee); and his disciples follow him. And when the Sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue...” e. Luke 13:10-17 “And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And, behold, there was a woman, which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. f. Luke 14:1- 35 “And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath day, that they watched him...” g. John 5:1-16 “Wilt thou be made whole? Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man (infirmity for 38 years) was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the Sabbath." h. John 9:14 “And it was the Sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.” (man blind from birth) III. WHERE DID JESUS “GATHER” WITH HIS DISCIPLES? A. GOSPEL ACCOUNTS - 1. Galilee Synagogues – Matthew 4:23 “And Jesus went about Galilee, teaching in the synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.” 2. Syria – Matthew 4:24 “And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with demons and those which were lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.” 3. Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judaea, beyond Jordan – Matthew 4:25 “And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.” 4. Mountains – Matthew 5:1 “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying...” 5. Mountains – Matthew 8:1-4 “When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And, behold, there came a leper...and immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” 7. Peter's House – Matthew 8:14-15 “When Jesus was come to Peter's house...wife's mother laid sick of fever...he touched her hand and the fever left her: and she arose and ministered unto them.” 8. Peter's House, Sea of Galilee – Matthew 8:16-17 “Peter's house/Sea of Galilee...When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick...” 9. Other side of Sea of Galilee – Matthew 8:18-22 “Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side...” 10. Ship – Matthew 8:23-27 “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him...” 11. Tombs in Country of the Gergesense – Matthew 8:28-34 “And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesense, there met him two possessed with demons, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way...” 12. Nazareth, Ship – Matthew 9:1- “And he entered into a ship, and passed over and came into his own city.” (Nazareth) 13. Passing Forth – Matthew 9:9 “And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.” 14. Sat at Meat – Matthew 9:10 “And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.” 15. On the Way – Matthew 9:19-20 “And Jesus arose, and followed him (certain ruler), and so did his disciples. And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood, twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment...” 16. Ruler's House – Matthew 9:23 “And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise. He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.” 17. On the Way – Matthew 9:27 “And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, carrying and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us...” 18. In the House – Matthew 9:28 “And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to doe this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord...” 19. As They Went – Matthew 9:32 “As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon...” 20. Going About – Matthew 9:35 “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” 21. As you Go – Matthew 10:7 “And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons: freely ye have received, freely give...” 22. Departed Thence – Matthew 11:1“And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities...” 23. As They Departed – Matthew 11:7 “And as they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?” 23. Through Corn Fields – Matthew 12:1“At that time Jesus went on the Sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungered, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat...” 24. Synagogue – Matthew 12:9 “And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath days? That they might accuse him...” 25. House, Seaside, Ship – Matthew 13:1 “The same day went Jesus out of the house and sat by the seaside. And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore...” 26. House – Matthew 13:36 “Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field...” 27. Departing Thence, Own Country, Synagogue – Matthew 13:53-54 “And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence. And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? 28. Ship, Desert Place Apart – Matthew 14:13 “When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart; and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.” 29. Going Forth – Matthew 14:14 “And Jesus went forth and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick...” 30. Mountain, Ship – Matthew 14:23-24, 33 “And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea...Then they that were in the ship, came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God...” 31. Land of Gennesaret -Matthew 14:34-36 “And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all the country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased...” 32. Going Thence, Tyre, Sidon – Matthew 15:21-22 “Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon.” 33. Sea of Galilee, Mountain – Matthew 15:29-30 “And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the Sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. And great multitudes came unto him...” 34. Coasts of Caesarea Philippi – Matthew 16:13 “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” 35. High Mountain Apart – Matthew 17:1-2, 9 “And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, and was transfigured before them...And as they came down from the mountain...” 36. Apart with Disciples – Matthew 17:19 “Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?” 37. Abiding in Galilee – Matthew 17:22 “And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men...” 38. Capernaum – Matthew 17:24 “And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?” 39. Coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan – Matthew 19:1-2 “And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan: And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.” 40. Going Up To Jerusalem, Apart in the Way – Matthew 20:17-18 “And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death...” 41. Departing From Jericho – Matthew 20:29 “And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heart that Jesus passed by, cried out saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David...” 42. Nigh to Jerusalem, Bethphage, Mount of Olives – Matthew 21:1-2 “And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the Mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, God into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me...” 43. Jerusalem – Matthew 21:10 “And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.” 44. Temple – Matthew 21:12 “And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves...” 45. Bethany – Matthew 21:17 “And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.” 46. Returning to Jerusalem – Matthew 21:18 “No in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward forever. And presently the fig tree withered away...” 47. Temple – Matthew 21:23 “And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this authority?” 48. Mount of Olives – Matthew24:1, 3 “And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple; and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple...And as he sat upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be?” 49. In a House in Bethany – Matthew 26:6 “Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.” 50. Passover at House in Jerusalem – Matthew 26:18-20 “And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the Passover at thy house with my disciples. And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the Passover. Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.” 51. Mount of Olives – Matthew 26:30 “And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the Mount of Olives.” 52. Gethsemane – 26:36 “Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and said unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder...” 53. Departing from the Sepulchre – Matthew 28:8-9 “And they (Mary Magdalene and the other Mary) departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy: and did run to bring his disciples. And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him...” 54. Mountain in Galilee – Matthew 28:16-20 “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted...” 55. Small Ship in Sea of Galilee – Mark 3:7-12 “But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea...And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him. 56. Mountain – Mark 3:13-15 “And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him and that he might send them forth to preach, and to have power to heal sickness, and to cast out demons.” 57. Seaside, Ship, Sea – Mark 4:1 “And he began again to teach by the seaside: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. And he taught them many things by parables and said unto them in his doctrine. 58. Mountain, Plain – Luke 6:12-13, 17 “And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles...And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people...which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; and they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.” 59. Temple – John 7:14 “Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.” IV. WHAT DID JESUS DO WHEN HE “GATHERED” WITH HIS DISCIPLES? A. GOSPEL ACCOUNTS 1. Teaching, Preaching, Healing – Matthew 4:23-24 “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people...All sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with demons, and those which were lunatic, and those that had the palsy and he healed them.” 2. Taught Kingdom Principles– Matthew 5:1-7:29 “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain; and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying..." 3. Healing – Matthew 8:1-4 “leper”; Matthew 8:5-13 “Centurion’s son”; Matthew 8:14-15 “Peter's wife's mother”; 4. Casting our Demons – Matthew 8:16-17 “Many who were possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with his word…” 5. Discipleship – Matthew 8:18-22 “I will follow thee withersoever thou goest…” 6. Forgive Sins – Matthew 9:2 “And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee...” 7. Sat at Meat in the House – Matthew 9:10-13 “And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house (Matthew's), behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples...” 8. Taught John’s Disciples – Matthew 9:14-17 “New wine in new wineskins…” 9. Dead Raised – Matthew 9:18-26 “There came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live...He went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose...” 10. Open Blind Eyes – Matthew 9:28-30 “And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. Then touched he their eyes...And their eyes were opened...” 11. Cast out Demons, Dumb Man Spoke – Matthew 9:32-33 “As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon. And when the demon was cast out, the dumb spake...” 12. Teaching, Preaching, Healing – Matthew 9:35-38 “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” 13. Cast Out Unclean Spirits, Heal Sickness – Matthew 10:1-7 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease…” 14. Heal Sick, Cleanse Lepers, Raise Dead, Cast out Demons – Matthew 10:8 “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and raise the dead, cast out demons...” 15. Training Disciples for Kingdom Work – Matthew 10:9-42 “Man of peace…wise as serpents and innocent as doves…take no thought for how or what ye shall speak…the Spirit speaketh in you…disciples not above Master…take up cross and follow…” 16. Teach, Preach – Matthew 11:1 “And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.” 17. Teaching John’s Disciples – Matthew 11:2-24 “Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another…The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.” 18. Rebuking Pharisees – Matthew 12:1-8 “In this place is one greater than the temple…Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath day…” 19. Taught in Synagogue, Healed Man with Withered Hand – Matthew 12:9-14 “He went into their synagogue…man with withered hand healed…” 20. Ministry to Gentiles – Matthew 12:15-21 “In his name shall the Gentiles trust…” 21. Healed Man Possessed, Blind, Dumb – Matthew 12:22-33 “He healed him, inasmuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw…” 22. Rebuking Pharisees – Matthew 12:34-45 “O generation of vipers…out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh…seeking signs…greater than Jonas and greater than Solomon is here…unclean spirits seeking rest…” 23. Ministering to Mother and Brothers – Matthew 12:46-50 “Whosoever shall do the will of my Father…is my brother, sister and mother.” 24. Taught in Parables– Matthew 13:1-52 “The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the seaside. And great multitudes were gathered together unto him...And he spake many things unto them in parables...sower went forth to sow…” 25. Taught in His Home Town – Matthew 13:53-58 “A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country and in his own house…And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.” 26. Fed the People – Matthew 14:13-21 “...They that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children...” 27. Ministers to Disciples in Storm – Matthew 14:22-33 “Peter walks on water…wind ceased…they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.” 28. Healed Those Who Touched Him – Matthew 14:34-36 “They brought unto him all that were diseased…that they might only touch the hem of his garment…” 29. Ministered to Pharisees – Matthew 15:1-9 “Why do ye transgress the commandments of God by your tradition…people honoreth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me…blind leaders of the blind…” 30. Taught in Parables, Explained to Disciples – Matthew 15:10-20 “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts…these are the things which defile a man…” 31. Ministered to Woman of Canaan’s Daughter – Matthew 15:21-28 “I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel…She came and worshipped him saying, Lord, help me…yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master’s table…Great is thy faith…be it unto thee even as thou wilt…and her daughter was made whole from that hour.” 32. Taught and Healed – Matthew 15:29-31 “And great multitudes came unto him, having with them, those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them...” 33. Fed the People – Matthew 15:32-39 “...And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children...” 34. Ministered to Pharisees and Sadducees – Matthew 16:1-4 “They desired a sign from heaven…you cannot discern the signs of the times…sign of the prophet Jonas…” 35. Teaches Parable to Disciples – Matthew 16:5-12 “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees…beware of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees…” 36. Asked Questions of Disciples – Matthew 16:13-20 “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am…Thou art the Christ…Father revealed it unto thee…upon this rock I will build my church…keys of the kingdom…” 37. Foretold His Death and Resurrection – Matthew 16:21-28 “He must go unto Jerusalem and suffer many things…be killed and raised again the third day…Peter rebuked him…Get thee behind me, Satan…If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take u his cross, and follow me…lose life and find it…Son of man shall come in the glory of the Father with his angels…” 38. Transfigured Before Them – Matthew 17:1-9 “And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John, his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart. And was transfigured before them...” 39. Disciples Ask Questions of Jesus – Matthew 17:10-13 “Why must Elias first come…to restore all things…John the Baptist…” 40. Son Who Was a Lunatic – Matthew 17:14-21 “They could not cure him…O faithless and perverse generation…Jesus rebuked the demon and he departed out of him and the child was cured…Why could not we cast him out…prayer and fasting…” 41. Prophesied His Death and Resurrection – Matthew 17:22-23 “Son of man shall be betrayed, killed and the third day he shall be raised again…” 42. Taught Disciples About Tribute Money – Matthew 17:24-27 “Doth not your master pay tribute…give unto them for me and thee.” 43. Taught Disciples About Greatness, Offenses, Lost Sheep, Reconciliation, Gathering in His Name, Forgiveness, Parable of King and Servant – Matthew 18:1-35 44. Multitudes Healed – Matthew 19:1-2 “Great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there…” 45. Taught Pharisees About Marriage – Matthew 19:3-9 “Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause…what God hath joined together, let not man put asunder…” 46. Taught Disciples About Eunuchs – Matthew 19:10-12 “Good not to marry…eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake…” 47. Taught About and Prayed for Children – Matthew 19:13-15 “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” 48. Taught Young Man About Eternal Life – Matthew 19:16-22 “What thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life…go sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me…young man went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions…” 49. Taught Disciples About Entering Kingdom – Matthew 19:23-26 “Who then can be saved…with men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” 50. Taught Disciples About Forsaking All – Matthew 19:27-30 “We have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore…ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel…everyone that hath forsaken houses, brethren, sister, father, mother, wife, children, lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life…first shall be last; and the last shall be first.” 51. Taught Parable of the Kingdom of Heaven - Matthew 20:1-16 “Householder hired laborers into his vineyard…so the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.” 52. Ministered to Disciples About His Death – Matthew 20: 17-19 “Jesus took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them…Son of man betrayed, condemned to death, delivered to be mocked, scourged, crucified and the third day he shall rise again. 53. Ministered to Mother of Zebedee’s Children – Matthew 20:20-23 “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him…Not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father…” 54. Ministered to the Ten Disciples – Matthew 20:24-28 “Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister…And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant…Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” 55. Ministered to Two Blind Men – Matthew 20:29-34 “And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him…Two blind men sitting by the wayside…What will ye that I shall do unto you? Touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.” 56. Triumphant Entrance into Jerusalem – Matthew 21:1-11 “Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest…” 57. Ministered in the Temple – Matthew 21:12-16 “Jesus overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, and said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer, but ye have made it a den of thieves…And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them…” 58. Lodged in Bethany – Matthew 21:17 “And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.” 59. Withered Fig Tree – Matthew 21:18-22 “…The fig tree withered away…If ye have faith, and doubt not…And all things, whatsoever, ye shall ask in prayer, believing ye shall receive…” 60. Ministered in the Temple – Matthew 21:23-27 “By what authority doest thou these things?” 61. Taught in Parables – Matthew 21:28-32 “A certain man had two sons…whether of them twain did the will of his father?” 62. Taught in Parables – Matthew 21: 33-41 “Certain householder, which planted a vineyard…beat and killed servants…slew the son…” 63. Taught the Scripture – Matthew 21: 42-46 “Did you never read in the scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes…Whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder…” 64. Taught in Parables – Matthew 22:1-14 “Marriage of a king’s son…bid come to the wedding: and they would not come…Go into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage…Many are called, but few are chosen.” 65. Responded to Pharisees, Herodians and Sadducees – Matthew 22:15-26…”Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? If a man die, having no children…Which is the great commandment in the law? Ye do err, not knowing the scripture, nor the power of God…” 66. Taught the Multitudes, Scribes, Pharisees, hypocrites and His Disciples – Matthew 23:1-35 “They say and do not…to be seen of men…chief seats in the synagogues…He that is greatest among you shall be your servant…humble shall be exalted…Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel…whited sepulchers…” 67. Prophesied Concerning Jerusalem – Matthew 23:36-39 “O Jerusalem…How often would I have gathered thy children together…Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” 62. Taught Disciples About the Future of the Temple and the End of the Word – Matthew 24:1-25:46 “There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down…The disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” 68. Ministered in Simon the Leper’s House – Matthew 26:6-13 “Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, there came unto him a woman, having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat…Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman had done, be told for a memorial of her.” 69. Ate Lord's Supper – Matthew 26:14-30 “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread and blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take eat; this is my body. And he took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink it all of you...” 70. Disciples Were Foretold They Would Forsake – Matthew 26:31-35 “This night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice…Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples…” 71. Praying in Gethsemane – Matthew 26:36-46 “Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder…Watch and pray…Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me…” 72. The Arrest and Trial – Matthew 26:47-68 “And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came…Hail, master; and kissed him…Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled…And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest…” 73. Peter’s Denial – Matthew 26:69-75 “Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus…And he went out, and wept bitterly…” 74. Trial and Crucifixion – Matthew 27:1-54 “What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified…And they crucified him…Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost…And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; And the graves were opened…Truly this was the Son of God…”” 75. Women Ministered Unto Him – Matthew 27:55-56 “And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James of Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children…” 76. Burial – Matthew 27:57-66 “And when Joseph of Arimathaea had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in this own new tomb…Chief Priests and Pharisees made the sepulcher sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch…” 77. Resurrection – Matthew 28:1-15 “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said…Go quickly and tell…” 78. Worshipped – Matthew 28:9, 17 “And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him...Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.” 79. Commission and Ascension – Matthew 28:16-28 “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. God ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” V. WITH WHAT GROUPING/NUMBER OF DISCIPLES DID JESUS GATHER? 1. Two Brothers – Matthew 4:18-19 “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother…” 2. Two Other Brothers – Matthew 4:20-22 “And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James, the sons of Zebedee, and John his brother…” 3. Great Multitudes – Matthew 4:23-25 “And there followed him great multitudes of people…” 4. Multitudes & His Disciples – Matthew 5:1-7:29 “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain; and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth and taught them saying…” 5. Great Multitudes & a Leper – Matthew 8:1-4 “When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him…And, behold, there cam a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean…” 6. A Centurion in Capernaum – Matthew 8:5-13 “And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented…” 7. Peters Wife’s Mother – Matthew 8:14-15 “And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever…” 8. Many & Great Multitudes – Matthew 8:16-18 “When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick…Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him…” 9. A Scribe and a Disciple – Matthew 8:19-22 “And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest…And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father…” 10. His Disciples in the Storm – Matthew 8:23-27 “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him…And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea…Why are ye so fearful, O ye of little faith?” 11. Two Possessed With Demons – Matthew 8:28-33 “And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with demons, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way…” 12. Whole City – Matthew 8:34 “And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts…” 13. Man Sick of Palsy – Matthew 9:1-8 “And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city (Nazareth). And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of palsy…thy sins be forgiven thee…” 14. Matthew Called as a Disciple– Matthew 9:9-13 “And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him…And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house…” 15. Disciples of John – Matthew 9:14-17 “Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment…Neither do men put new wine into old bottles…” 16. Certain Ruler & His Daughter– Matthew 9:23, 23-26 “A certain ruler, came and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live…Took her by the hand and the maid rose…” 17. Woman With Issue of Blood – Matthew 9:18-22 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment…” 18. Two Blind Men – Matthew 9:27-31 “And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us…And when he was come into the house (Peter’s), the blind men came to him…And their eyes were opened…” 19. A Dumb Man Possessed – Matthew 9:32-34 “As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon…And when the demon was cast out, the dumb spake…” 20. Teaching, Preaching, Healing in Synagogues & Multitudes – Matthew 9:35-38 “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people…But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, a sheep having no shepherd…The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few: Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.” 21. Twelve Disciples Empowered & Taught – Matthew 10:1-42 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease…As ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand…Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons; freely ye have received, freely give…” 22. Teach and Preach in Cities – Matthew 11:1, 20-24 “And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities…” 23. Ministered Concerning John the Baptist – Matthew 11:7-19 “As they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John…He that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he…” 24. Ministered in Prayer and Encouragement to Disciples – Matthew 11: 25-30 “I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent and hast revealed them unto babes…and to whomsoever the Son will reveal him…Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give thee rest…” 25. Ministered in Corn Fields With His Disciples – Matthew 12:1-8 “At that time Jesus went on the Sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungered, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat…Pharisees said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the Sabbath day…For the Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath day…” 26. Man With Withered Hand in Synagogue – Matthew 12:9-13 “And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered…Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole…” 27. Multitudes Followed & Healed – Matthew 12:14-21 “But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all…” 28. Healed One Possessed With Demon, Blind, Dumb - Matthew 12:22-23 “Then was brought unto him, one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him…” 29. Responded to the Pharisees – Matthew 12:24-45 “Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men…The tree is known by his fruit…O generation of vipers…Out of the heart the mouth speaketh…An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas…” 30. Responded to His Mother and Brethren – Matthew 12:46-50 “Whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” 31. Ministered to Disciples in the House and Seaside – Matthew 13:1-35 “The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the seaside…And he spake many tings unto them in parables…Parable of the sower…Parable of good seed and tares…Parable of mustard seed…Parable of leaven…” 32. Ministered to Disciples in the House – Matthew 13:36-52 “Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field….” 33. Taught in Synagogue in Nazareth – Matthew 13:53-58 “Is not this the carpenter’s son? Whence hath this man all these things? And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.” 34. Healed the Sick in a Desert Place – Matthew 14:1-14 “Jesus departed thence by ship into a desert place apart…And Jesus went forth and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick…” 35. Fed 5,000 in a Desert Place – Matthew 14:15-21 “He took the loaves and the two fishes…five thousand men, beside women and children…” 36. Jesus Ministered in a Mountain & Ship – Matthew 14:22-33 “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, while he sent the multitudes away…He went up into a mountain apart to pray and he was there alone…But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary…Peter walked on water…When they were come into the ship, the wind ceased…Then they worshipped him, saying Of a truth thou art the Son of God…” 37. Healed Diseased in Land of Gennesaret – Matthew 14:34-36 “They brought unto him all that were diseased; And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole…” 38. Responded to Scribes and Pharisees – Matthew 15:1-9 “Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they wash not their hands when they eat bread…Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? Ye hypocrites…Ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition…” 39. Taught the Multitude – Matthew 15:10-20 “And then he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand…Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man…Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies…” 40. Woman of Canaan Daughter Healed – Matthew 15:21-28 “Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon…And behold, a woman of Canaan cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon…Great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour…” 41. Ministered Healing to Great Multitudes in Mountain – Matthew 15:29-31 “And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus; feet; and he healed them…The multitude wondered and glorified the God of Israel…” 42. Fed 4,000 – Matthew 15:32-39 “And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude…And they did all eat and were filled…And they that did eat were four thousand men beside women and children…” 43. Responded to Pharisees and Sadducees Tempting – Matthew 16:1-4 “They desired of him that he would shew them a sign from heaven…Ye hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?” 44. Taught Disciples About False Doctrine– Matthew 16:5-12 “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees…O ye of little faith…Then understood they how he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees…” 45. Taught Disciples About the Church – Matthew 16:14-20 “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God…Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven…Thou are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it…I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven…” 46. Taught Disciples About His Death and Resurrection – Matthew 16: 21-28 “He must needs go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things…be killed, and be raised again the third day…Peter said that this shall not be…Get thee behind me, Satan: Thou art an offence unto me…If any man will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me…There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom…” 47. Peter, James & John Witness Transfiguration – Matthew 17:1-13 “And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, and was transfigured before them…Behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with Jesus…” 48. Ministered to Multitudes & Certain Man’s Son was Lunatic – Matthew 17:14-21 “A certain man came kneeling down to him, and saying, Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatic and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire and oft into the water…Thy disciples could not cure him…Jesus rebuked the demon and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour…Why could we not cast him out? If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence…Nothing shall be impossible unto you…This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting…” 49. Foretold His Death & Resurrection to Disciples – Matthew 17:22-23 “While they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again…” 50. Taught Simon in the House About Paying Tribute – Matthew 17:24-27 “Doth not your master pay tribute? When he was come into the house…Go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish…find a piece of money…give unto them for me and thee.” 51. Taught Disciples – Matthew 18:1-14 “At that same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whoseover therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven…If thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off…If thine eye offend thee, pluck it out…For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which is lost…If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray…” 52. Taught Disciples – Matthew 18:15-20 “If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault…Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven…If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything…For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them…” 53. Taught Peter – Matthew 18:21-35 “Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sins against me, and I forgive him? The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants…ten thousand talents…” 54. Great Multitudes & He Healed Them – Matthew 19:1-2 “And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there…” 55. Responded to the Pharisees – Matthew 19:3-9 “The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? From the beginning it was not so…” 56. Taught His Disciples – Matthew 19:10-12 “His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry…There are some eunuchs…He that is able to receive it, let him receive it…” 57. Taught His Disciples – Matthew 19:13-15 “Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come unto me…and he laid his hands on them and departed thence…” 58. Taught Rich Young Ruler – Matthew 19:16-26 “Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life…Go sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me…But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful for he had great possession…A rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven…who then can be saved? With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible…” 59. Taught His Disciples – Matthew 19:27-30 “We have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? Everyone that hath forsaken houses, brethren, sisters, father, mother, wife, children, lands for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold and shall inherit everlasting life…But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.” 60. Taught His Disciples – Matthew 20:1-16 “For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard…So the last shall be first and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen…” 61. Taught His Disciples – Matthew 20:17-19 “And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto the, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed…condemned to death…mocked and scourged…crucified…third day shall rise again…” 62. Responded to Mother of James and John – Matthew 20:20-24 “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him…” 59. Taught His Disciples – Matthew 20:25-28 “The princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion and authority over them…But it shall not be so among you…whosoever, will be great among you, let him be your minister…chief, let him be your servant…Even the Son of man came unto to be ministered unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many…” 60. Great Multitudes Followed & Two Blind Men Healed – Matthew 20:29-34 “And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him…And, behold, two blind men…What will ye that I shall do unto you? And he touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight and they followed him…” 61. Great Multitude at Triumphant Entry– Matthew 21:1-11 “A very great multitude spread their garments in the way…Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest…And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved…” 62. Overthrowing Tables in Temple & Healing Blind & Lame – Matthew 21:12-17 “And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables…My house shall be called the house of prayer…And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them…” 63. Ministered to Disciples in Fig Tree Withering – Matthew 21:18-22 “Now in the morning as he returned from Bethany into the city…He saw a fig tree, but leaves only…fig tree withered…If ye have faith, and doubt not…All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive…” 64. Chief Priests and Elders in the Temple – Matthew 21:23-27 “And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? Who gave thee this authority?” 65. Teaching in Parables in the Temple – Matthew 21:28-46 “Certain man had two sons…Certain householder who planted a vineyard…The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner…Whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder…” 66. Teaching in Parables in the Temple – Matthew 22:1-14 “Kingdom of heaven is like a certain king…Many are called but few are chosen…” 67. Pharisees & Herodians in the Temple – Matthew 22:15-22 “Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? Render to Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s…” 68. Sadducees and Multitude in the Temple – Matthew 22:23-33 “If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother…Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God…And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine…” 69. Pharisees & Lawyer in the Temple – Matthew 22:34-46 “When the Pharisees had heard that the had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together, then one of them which was a lawyer, asked him a question…which is the great commandment in the law? Thou shalt love the Lord thy God… 70. Multitudes & Disciples in the Temple – Matthew 23:1-12 “Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples…The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: they say, and do not…He that is greatest among you shall be your servant…Whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased…” 71. Woes to Scribes, Pharisees & Jerusalem – Matthew 23:13-35 “Hypocrites! Ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men…Strain at a gnat and swallow a camel…ye are like whited sepulchers…Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers…O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets…Behold, your house is left unto you desolate…Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” 72. Woes on Jerusalem – Matthew 23:36-39 “All these things shall come upon this generation…O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets…Behold, your house is left unto you desolate…Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” 73. Woes on the Temple & Teaching Disciples – Matthew 24:1-3 “Jesus went out, and departed from the temple and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of temple…There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down…And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? 74. Teaches Disciples About End Times - Matthew 24:4-51 “Deception…wars…famines…pestilences…earthquakes…affliction, killing, hated…Many offended…betrayed…iniquity abound…love of many wax cold…gospel of the kingdom preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come…see abomination of desolation…great tribulation…false Christ’s, false prophets…great signs and wonders…as lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be…immediately after tribulation of those days…they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven…parable of the fig tree…this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled…heaven and earth will pass away, but my words shall not pass away…but of that day and hour knoweth no man…as in the days of Noah…watch therefore…be ye ready…” 75. Teaches Disciples by Parables – Matthew 25:1-30 “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins…Kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country…” 76. Teaches Disciples About His Coming – Matthew 25:31-46 “When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him…Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me…” 77. Prepares Disciples for His Death – Matthew 26:1-5 “Jesus said unto his disciples…the son of man is betrayed to be crucified…” 78. Ministers in Bethany in the House of Simon the Leper – Matthew 26:6-13 “Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper…a woman, having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, poured it on his head, as he sat at meat…for my burial…what this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her…” 79. Ministers the Passover with Disciples in a house – Matthew 26:17-30 “I will keep the Passover at thy house with my disciples… And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink it all of you…And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives…”” 80. Ministers in Garden of Gethsemane With the Twelve & Three – Matthew 26:36-46 “Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, While I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and very heavy… 81. Ministers in Betrayal – Matthew 26:47-56 “And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with them a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people…Peter drew his sword and struck a servant of the high priest’s and smote off his ear…Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot, now pray for my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be…Then all the disciples forsook him and fled…” 82. Beginning of Trial - Matthew 26:57-68 “And when they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest…Jesus held his peace…Thou hast said that I am the Christ, the Son of God…Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven…” 83, Peter’s Denial – Matthew 26:69-75 “Now Peter sat without in the palace…But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest…Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man…And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.” 84. Tried Before Pontius Pilate – Matthew 27:1-26 “And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor…Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest…He answered nothing…He answered him to never a word…When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it…” 85. Scourging & Crucifixion – Matthew 27:27-50 “Pilate scourged Jesus…Soldiers stripped him and put on him a scarlet robe…And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head…mocked him…spit upon him…smote him on the head…mocked him and led him away to crucify him…My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Jesus yielded up the ghost…And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent…” 86. Burial – Matthew 27:52-66 “When Joseph of Arimathaea had taken the body, he wrapped in a clean linen cloth and laid it in his own new tomb…Chief priests and Pharisees made the sepulcher sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch…” 87. Resurrection &Ascension– Matthew 28:10-20 “In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week…He is not here: for he is risen as he said…Go quickly and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead: and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him…Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him…Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them…And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted…Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them…teaching them to observe all things…lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the word.”
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